The YMCA Europe Camping Group serves as a hub for member organizations to exchange ideas, resources, and experiences related to camping. The organization offers training programs, workshops, and exchange programs for camping professionals and volunteers, with the goal of facilitating high-quality camping experiences that foster personal growth, social integration, and environmental awareness in young people.

Beyond its support of member organizations, the YMCA Europe Camping Group also advocates for the value of camping as a means of promoting youth development and social change. The organization actively promotes the benefits of camping to policymakers, funders, and the wider public, and collaborates with other groups to advance the field of outdoor education and youth development.

For those interested in exploring YMCA camps across Europe, an up-to-date database is available below.